Caernarfon Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 100 residents in Caernarfon, one person is likely to experience a reported crime over the course of July 2025. The area’s crime rate of 13.9 per 1,000 residents places it 61.6% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the national profile. This elevated rate is most visible in violent crimes, which constitute 41.1% of all recorded offences. Violence and sexual offences alone account for 5.7 crimes per 1,000 residents, more than double the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour and shoplifting follow closely, contributing to a crime profile that reflects the area’s seasonal dynamics. July, a peak month for tourism and festivals, may partly explain the heightened activity in public spaces. The town’s historic core, combined with modern retail zones, creates a setting where anti-social behaviour and shoplifting are particularly concentrated. While the UK average for shoplifting is 0.7 per 1,000, Caernarfon’s rate of 2.3 per 1,000 suggests that retail environments are experiencing pressures that may not be fully captured by broader national trends. This per-capita perspective illustrates that daily life in Caernarfon involves navigating a crime environment that is more active than the national average, with implications for personal safety and community engagement.

July 2025 saw a 34.9% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 43 to 58 incidents. This surge aligns with the summer peak in tourism, which may place additional strain on public order management in the town’s historic and commercial districts. Robbery and possession of weapons both doubled compared to June, with each category moving from zero to one incident. These spikes, though small in absolute terms, indicate a potential shift in criminal activity patterns. Conversely, vehicle crime dropped by 50% and drugs-related offences fell by 40%, possibly reflecting the closure of seasonal businesses or changes in illicit market dynamics. The breakdown of crime types reveals a stark divergence from the UK average, with shoplifting in Caernarfon exceeding the national rate by 254% (2.3 vs 0.7 per 1,000). This discrepancy may be explained by the town’s retail offerings, which include both historic markets and modern shops attracting both residents and visitors. For residents, the most immediate concern is the 5.7 per 1,000 rate of violence and sexual offences, which is 88% above the UK average. This figure suggests that targeted efforts to address public safety in high-traffic areas may be necessary during peak tourist months.

The crime rate in Caernarfon rose by 6.0% from June 2025 (13.2 per 1,000) to July 2025 (13.9 per 1,000), marking a continued upward trend. This increase is most visible in violent crime categories, which saw a 34.9% rise, and in anti-social behaviour, which grew by 17.0% of the total crime count. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 5 crimes per day in July, a figure that may feel more pronounced in a community of 10,116 residents. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 72 residents in Caernarfon was affected by a reported crime, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly higher than the UK average. When scaled to the local population, this means that a resident is more likely to encounter a crime in Caernarfon than in the average UK area. The contrast with the UK average is most striking in shoplifting, where the local rate is 254% higher than the national figure. This comparison underscores the need for tailored local strategies, as the unique characteristics of Caernarfon—its tourism-driven economy and historic retail landscape—may contribute to patterns that diverge from national trends. While the UK average for vehicle crime is 0.4 per 1,000, Caernarfon’s rate of 0.1 per 1,000 suggests that vehicle-related offences are not a major concern in this built-up area, due to its compact nature and limited parking infrastructure.